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After yesterday’s trip to Mitsuwa, I was stoked to be able to have natto for breakfast. I haven’t had natto nearly as much as I’d like in the past few months, so I bought three packs at the store. I’ve already eaten 2/3 of the first pack; I wish I had bought a ton more, […]
The best way to start the day: wake up, make coffee, take a shower, listen to a couple records while drinking said coffee. Unfortunately, it’s rare that I get to start my day like that, on account of my ridiculous obsession with going to the gym every morning when I’m not too tired (read: hungover) […]
The Reader has a great article about that famous botanical this week, along with instructions on how to make your own wormwood liqueur. The article ocused on ways various bartenders have attempted to make legit Malort cocktails. Recipes are here. The Whistler was one of the featured bars- they make the Golden Eel, which somehow […]
I know this is old news. Everybody loves sauerkraut. But I still thought it should be mentioned. Tonight I couldn’t decide what to do for dinner. While I was deciding, I figured I’d make a quick salad to munch on while I made plans for my more substantial, real meal. Unfortunately, I never decided on […]
A few weeks ago, at my local St. Knut’s day festivities, we got to talking about “allspice” and whether it’s a legit thing or if it was like curry powder, ie an idea, an institution, a set of rules, but not actually.. a thing. I recall thinking I had a jar of allspice “berries” in […]
I was excited to hear about the free Grand Slams that Denny’s was giving away. It was, until the fourth quarter, the most exciting thing about the Super Bow. Then I remembered that the 24-hour breakfast place near my house is, alas, an IHOP. (iHop- Apple’s new pancake application?) Anyhow, the trib has an article […]
Shiitake and cremini omelette.
So this might not look like much (in fact, it doesn’t), but below is a picture of the best lunch I’ve had in… months. What is it, you ask? It’s a blackened tofu reuben. When I first moved to Chicago, I often ate/had coffee at Filter, which is now a Bank of America. Those who […]
PETA is under the impression (probably false) that by calling fish sea kittens, people won’t eat them. Although that’s really dumb, it did give me the opportunity to create my own sea kitten. That up there? That’s Ralphette. She’s tough, though you might not be able to see it through the elephant trunk.
Apparently I didn’t get the memo about post-ironicism, because in addition to reading (and reviewing) a book called ttyl, I went out to the suburbs. On purpose. Cause I thought it would be funny. Anyhow, I don’t have anything interesting to say, so I can’t recommend continuing to read this post, however I’ve already decided […]